Agriculture Extension

Agriculture Extension

The Agriculture Extension Program (AEP) is the oldest section of the American Samoa Community College - Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ACNR) Division. From the beginning, there has been a major effort to teach improved home gardening with vegetables and traditional crops and increase farm production through practical, how-to solutions based on research for new and experienced farmers in American Samoa. This effort continues through demonstrations at the ACNR Research Station in Malaeimi and other sites throughout the territory.

Projects and Programs

• Aquaculture and aquaponics

• Crop production and Intercropping demonstrations

• Farm visitations and farm management consultations

• Livestock Breeding and Piggery Demonstration Unit

• Pesticide Applicator Training with the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency

• Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Program - Farm Safety Days in elementary schools and community

• Vegetable seedling distribution and seed sales

• Taro and banana multiplication and distribution

• Technical assistance with establishing vegetable gardens and conducting agricultural demonstrations